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Easy homemade banana bread recipe with perfect golden top.

The Ultimate Moist Banana Bread

This foolproof banana bread recipe uses overripe bananas to create an incredibly moist, tender loaf that stays fresh for days. With simple pantry ingredients and one bowl, you'll have bakery-quality results every single time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Very ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ Cup melted butter
  • ¾ Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Large egg, beaten
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1½ Cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ Cup chocolate chips or walnuts (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Measuring cups and spoons.
  • Wooden spoon
  • Toothpick
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Stir in melted butter until combined.
  4. Mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add baking soda and salt, stir well.
  6. Fold in flour gently until just combined (don't overmix).
  7. Add chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  9. Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to cooling rack.